Washington

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State: Washington
Capitol: Olympia
Facts about the State
  • Bird: willow goldfinch (1951)
  • Flower: coast rhododendron (1892)
  • Tree: western hemlock (1947)
  • Gem or State Rock: petrified wood (1975)
  • Origin of State Name: In honor of George Washington
  • Motto: Equal Rights Al-Ki (Indian word meaning “by and by”)
  • nickname: Evergreen State
  • Flag:external image nunst078.gif
  • Population Size as of 2010: King, 1,931,249 (2010); Okanogan, 5,268 sq mi.
  • Weather/Climate season: RAIN, sunshine, and cloudy
Geography
  • Region of the US
  • Major cities in the state: Seattle, 608,660
  • Neighboring states: Idaho, and Oregon
  • Any bodies of water in or around?
  • Topography
  • Time Zone

Government
  • Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)

History
  • When the State got its statehood
  • Famous people
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Culture
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  • Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc.

Attractions
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  • Famous buildings/businesses
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  • Major Events
  • Major Airports

Unique
  • Crazy State Law
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